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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.92, 843.31 and 492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.92, 843.31 and 492 is: 734.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.92 : 843.31 = 492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.92/843.31 = 492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.92x = 843.31 × 492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.92x = 414,908.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,908.52/564.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.46

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